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Level 1 Lesson 4

Introduction to color theory and painting with warm colors

LEVEL 1 LESSONS

9/28/20252 min read

Color Theory, Color Wheel and Painting Two Flowers with Warm Colors

Lesson 1: Level 1 Beginning Watercolor

Instructional Steps

The steps below include learning activities that develop the skill set needed for the final painting. Each video is 5 to 20 mins long. You can pause the video if needed to give you time to complete each portion of the activity. You will need to download and print the handout at the bottom of the page in order to complete the final painting.

Step 1

Activity 1: Draw outline for Color Wheel

Step 2

Activity 2: Use primary colors to mix colors on the color wheel

Step 3

Activity 3: Practice painting flower pedals

Step 4

Final Painting: Paint two flowers with warm colors

Downloads for this lesson

Download flower PDF and print to use in this lesson

Examples of Class Activities